WPuppy
WPuppy is software for automatically updating Wordpress Plugins, Themes and Core.
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WPuppy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WPuppy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| security | >100 |
| update plugins | >100 |
| updates | >100 |
| wordpress auto update | >100 |
| wordpress update services | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WPuppy
From the official readme · v1.3.4.2Description
WPuppy is software for automatically updating WordPress Plugins, Themes and Core.
This has been created especially for WordPress Developers and Designer Agencies.
How does it work? WPuppy creates a backup and a snapshot, updates the components and creates another snapshot.
Then it compares the websites based on the snapshots and functionalities. When all is OK, all is ready.
When there is a difference, the website is rolled-back to its previous state and you are being informed about this.
You stop wasting time on updating websites and can’t be taken off guard by failed updates.
This allows you to spend your time more effectively on creating added value for your clients, rather than fixing things!
Go to WPuppy.com to sign up for a free trial!
Installation
- Request a new environment on WPuppy.com.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/wpuppydirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the Settings->WPuppy->Settings menu to generate a WPuppy key.
- Go to https://yourdomain.wpuppy.com/ and enter your website details, found on the Settings page.
- Voila! Your website is now ready to be up-to-date and protected by WPuppy!
Changelog
1.3.4.2
- Hotfixed an issue with updating no themes
1.3.4.1
- Hotfixed an issue with Filesystem
1.3.4
- Added new features
1.3.3
- Added cache plugin support, clears cache when you update
- Fixed some issues
1.3.2
- Added support for one-click login
1.3.1.3
- Hotfixed an issue where the pluginlist and themelist didn’t get the latest version
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
WPuppy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is WPuppy free?
Yes. WPuppy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WPuppy safe to use in 2026?
WPuppy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WPuppy?
WPuppy is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,397 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does WPuppy work with WordPress 7.1?
WPuppy is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WPuppy last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.4.2, was released on June 26, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes WPuppy?
WPuppy is developed and maintained by Sem Wong.
What are the best alternatives to WPuppy?
The most popular alternatives to WPuppy are Wordfence Security (5M+ installs), Really Simple Security (3M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).
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